Max Chafkin talks Tesla earnings and Elon Musk's pursuit of a bigger stake. Michael Levy shares outlook on real estate. Keith Naughton details soaring car insurance prices. Dan Morgan breaks news on Intel earnings.
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Long-term investing in established companies like Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Amazon is expected to yield positive results in 2024.
The AI chip market is predicted to be a significant player in the semiconductor industry, offering potential positive returns for investors.
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Intel Earnings Disappoint, Stock Down 6%
Intel's earnings report fell short of expectations, with the company providing disappointing guidance for the first quarter. Revenues for the first quarter were projected to be around $12.7 billion, well below the street estimate of $14.2 billion. The client computing group came in as expected, but overall guidance weighed down on investor sentiment. Despite this, long-term investors still believe in Intel's prospects and view 2024 as a potentially decent year for the company.
Investors Express Disbelief in Market Performance
Many investors are expressing disbelief in the market's strong performance in 2023 when reviewing their statements and returns. However, experts believe that long-term investing in established companies such as Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Amazon will continue to yield positive results. These companies generate significant free cash flow and are expected to perform well in 2024. Additionally, the market is predicted to broaden, allowing smaller companies to participate more actively.
Striker Remains Bullish with Continued Growth
Striker, a medical device maker, shows promising potential for growth. Striker's orthopedic implants, such as hips, knees, and shoulders, have been positively received by patients. Increasing demand for these implants, coupled with Striker's advanced robotic system called make-o, has led the company to have a positive outlook for the future. Despite competition, Striker's strong performance in the medical business and orthopedic implants positions the company for continued success.
AI Chip Market Expected to Thrive
The AI chip market is expected to be a significant player in the semiconductor industry in 2024. Large companies like Nvidia, AMD, Microsoft, and Google, which invest billions of dollars in research and development, are leading the charge. While there may be concerns of market frothiness and potential regulatory hurdles, long-term investors and technological advancements suggest that investing in AI-focused companies will yield positive returns.
Bloomberg Businessweek Columnist Max Chafkin talks about Tesla earnings and Elon Musk's pursuit of a bigger stake in the company. Michael Levy, CEO of Crow Holdings, shares his outlook on real estate investment and development. Bloomberg News Auto Reporter Keith Naughton provides the details of his Businessweek Magazine story Car Insurance Prices Are Now Soaring at Fastest Pace in Decades. Dan Morgan, Senior Portfolio Manager at Synovus Trust, breaks news on Intel earnings. And we Drive to the Close with Greg Halter, Director of Research, Carnegie Investment Counsel. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.